Sr Factory Controller

Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) is looking for an experienced and dynamic Finance Leader to oversee all financial aspects of our manufacturing site located in Leonia, NJ. You will be responsible for being the steadfast custodian of stewardship and governance for the facility. Trusted co-pilot to the Factory Manager and Factory Leadership Teams with direct dialogue with the Operations Controller for NHSc US. Accountable for all factory financial matters (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects) and provide fact-based decision making on both short-term objectives and on long-term strategic initiatives. Provide visibility and forecasts around costs related to the factory processes through the driving of relevant analysis and reporting (monitoring of the budget and controlling the variances), ensures Compliance to financial legal requirements and Nestle Accounting Standards (NAS).

Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Continuous Improvement: identify, drive and deliver cost improvement opportunities; Reporting and Analytics: manage and interpret factory reporting of actuals and forecasts; Strategic Evaluations: identify and lead strategic financial analysis; Business Planning: drive business planning and manage overall factory budget; Capital Investments: develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans; Internal Controls: ensure clear control and visibility of assets and liabilities; Performance Management, Development and Talent: coach and develop factory personnel; Knowledge Transfer: drive clear understanding of financial key figures, costing and business impact; Compliance: manage routine audit activities; Safety and Environmental: follow factory safety and environmental objectives and targets; Quality: follow factory food safety and quality objectives and targets; Maintain focus on continuous improvement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; 5-7 years of cost or general accounting experience; Knowledge of accounting principles in fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll, inventory control, financial reporting and general accounting; Knowledge of activity-based costing/management and factory management systems/tools; Basic understanding of information systems function; Excellent communication skills; Ability to manage a multi-faceted department; Ability to work well with all employees; Must be a team player, have strong project leadership skills as well as be self-directed

Nice to have

Preferred experience at a factory/operational level

Benefits

Dynamic career paths; Robust development; Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe; Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing; Performance-based incentives; 401k with company match; Healthcare coverage; Broad range of other benefits